Special Olympics torch to be carried across James River Bridge

June 08, 2010|By Austin Bogues, abogues@dailypress.com | 247-4536

Members of the Virginia State Police will carry the Special Olympics Torch across the James River Bridge on Thursdsay.

The torch is carried across the country in anticipation of the event that allows people with disabilities to participate in Olympic competitions. The run will take place Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Isle of Wight County side of the bridge to the Newport News side.

Virginia State Police, the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and members of the USS Carl Vinson are all taking part in the run.